1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morgan 4 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 528 kg more than 1971 Morgan 4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morgan 4. (135 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | 4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |